Panda Restaurant Group
Job Overview
Our Panda Shift Leader associates are important leaders of our team and are responsible for bringing Panda’s mission alive in our restaurants by supporting management in creating food with passion, service with heart and ambiance with pride.
Role As a Shift Lead for our team, you will have the opportunity to embrace a central role in a fast-paced and growth-oriented environment. Our restaurants are the heart and soul of our company, and we believe our people are the recipe for success. You will:
Support in creating a vibrant and welcoming environment for our guests.
Gain valuable skills managing store operations and leading the team during the shift.
Gain hands‑on experience in cooking and preparing Panda favorites for our guests.
Gain a diverse range of skills to develop yourself and others.
How we reward you
Flexible schedules
Great pay
Free meals while working at Panda
Medical, Vision, Dental, Voluntary Short‑Term Disability, Cancer Income Protection insurance for full‑time associates
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending accounts
401K with company match
Vacation, sick leave, bereavement/funeral leave and Leave Share Program for eligible associates
Associate discounts for many brands
Referral bonus for eligible associates
Opportunity to give back to your community
Hands‑on paid training to prepare you for success
On‑Going Career & Leadership Development
Opportunities for growth into management positions
Pre‑Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Candidate must meet eligibility requirements for each benefit to qualify.
Shift Lead Qualifications – Education and Experience
Some high school education.
Prefer some Operations experience.
Food Safety certification (local/municipal requirements such as Food Handler certification, acquired at applicant’s own expense).
ADA Statement While performing duties, counter areas are often hot with steam from steam table and food vapors. Workspace is restricted and employees are generally expected to remain standing for long periods. Employees must prepare hot and cold foods, use Chinese cook knife and other kitchen equipment, and work quickly without losing accuracy. Employees must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., stand up to four hours, and reach across countertops measured at 36 inches to serve customers.
Kitchens are hot and noise levels are usually high; storage space is limited and shelving is high. Employees must be able to work in a fast‑paced environment, have effective verbal communication skills, and adapt to a dynamic environment with changing priorities and manage conflicts or difficult situations.
About Panda Restaurant Group Founded in Glendale, California, we are now the largest family‑owned American Chinese Restaurant concept in America. With close to 2,300 locations globally, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences by building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives.
You’re Wanted Here Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity, and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by law, including but not limited to sex/gender, gender expression, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, and veteran status. Additionally, we comply with all federal, state, and local laws regarding requests for workplace accommodation.
If you believe you require an accommodation for the application or interview process or the position for which you are applying, please reach out to
TASupport@PandaRG.com .
Pay Range Pay Range: $20 per hour – $23 per hour
Within the range, individual pay is determined using various factors, including work location and experience.
Senior‑level and Employment Type
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Industry: Restaurants
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Role As a Shift Lead for our team, you will have the opportunity to embrace a central role in a fast-paced and growth-oriented environment. Our restaurants are the heart and soul of our company, and we believe our people are the recipe for success. You will:
Support in creating a vibrant and welcoming environment for our guests.
Gain valuable skills managing store operations and leading the team during the shift.
Gain hands‑on experience in cooking and preparing Panda favorites for our guests.
Gain a diverse range of skills to develop yourself and others.
How we reward you
Flexible schedules
Great pay
Free meals while working at Panda
Medical, Vision, Dental, Voluntary Short‑Term Disability, Cancer Income Protection insurance for full‑time associates
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending accounts
401K with company match
Vacation, sick leave, bereavement/funeral leave and Leave Share Program for eligible associates
Associate discounts for many brands
Referral bonus for eligible associates
Opportunity to give back to your community
Hands‑on paid training to prepare you for success
On‑Going Career & Leadership Development
Opportunities for growth into management positions
Pre‑Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Candidate must meet eligibility requirements for each benefit to qualify.
Shift Lead Qualifications – Education and Experience
Some high school education.
Prefer some Operations experience.
Food Safety certification (local/municipal requirements such as Food Handler certification, acquired at applicant’s own expense).
ADA Statement While performing duties, counter areas are often hot with steam from steam table and food vapors. Workspace is restricted and employees are generally expected to remain standing for long periods. Employees must prepare hot and cold foods, use Chinese cook knife and other kitchen equipment, and work quickly without losing accuracy. Employees must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., stand up to four hours, and reach across countertops measured at 36 inches to serve customers.
Kitchens are hot and noise levels are usually high; storage space is limited and shelving is high. Employees must be able to work in a fast‑paced environment, have effective verbal communication skills, and adapt to a dynamic environment with changing priorities and manage conflicts or difficult situations.
About Panda Restaurant Group Founded in Glendale, California, we are now the largest family‑owned American Chinese Restaurant concept in America. With close to 2,300 locations globally, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences by building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives.
You’re Wanted Here Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity, and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by law, including but not limited to sex/gender, gender expression, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, and veteran status. Additionally, we comply with all federal, state, and local laws regarding requests for workplace accommodation.
If you believe you require an accommodation for the application or interview process or the position for which you are applying, please reach out to
TASupport@PandaRG.com .
Pay Range Pay Range: $20 per hour – $23 per hour
Within the range, individual pay is determined using various factors, including work location and experience.
Senior‑level and Employment Type
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Industry: Restaurants
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